We DID it!

We crossed a street! We actually crossed 3 streets! And oddly enough -- it was very exhilerating. I love that about travel -- an everyday accomplishment at home can be such a huge accomplsihment in a new place. We were all giggly from fear after we got to the other side. After exchanging money, we hopped in a cab and flew threw town to a huge market that sold food, crafts, clothes, etc. It was massive and the smells were very overpowering. Annie Allen looked at mom and said -- "Nana, just keep breathing through your mouth!" The first stall we walked past was selling pigs noses to eat. Yuck! Then there were the little frogs --dead, to cook (maybe?) and eat. I thought AA would pass out! There were beautiful fruits and vegetables as well. People seem freindly and very interested in Annie Allen. She gets a little nervous with people staring at her but so far she is handling everything so well. Mom is also -- after our crazy trip from the airport I thought we really would not leave the hotel grounds -- but her curosity got the best of her and before we knew it, she was leading the way across the street! This is an adventure of many forms...more to come I am sure.